Bezaha

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Bezaha
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Bezaha is located in Madagascar
Bezaha
Bezaha
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°30′S 44°30′E / 23.500°S 44.500°E / -23.500; 44.500
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBetioky
Elevation
[1]
124 m (407 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total19,000
 • Ethnicities
Mahafaly
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Bezaha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Bezaha is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]

Farming and raising livestock provide both employment for 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

Rivers[]

The commune is crossed by the Onilahy River.

References and notes[]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.

Coordinates: 23°30′S 44°30′E / 23.500°S 44.500°E / -23.500; 44.500


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